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Waste oil – where are we in 2011
...the fuel will be no more harmful to man or the environment than a comparative virgin fuel. It achieves this through the setting of detailed sampling and test limits/methods, and...
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Highlighting the importance of the downstream oil sector
...a reliable supplier of energy, fuels and feedstocks for other industrial sectors and processes, providing the building blocks of countless products which we rely on in our everyday lives. “It...
Insight
The downstream oil market landscape of Ireland in the 2020s
...litres per year to several hundred million litres. The five largest distributors, by tanker numbers, are: Nicholl Oils LCC Oil Bangor Fuels Carlisle Fuels Patterson Oil Two noteworthy developments in...
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Switch to biofuels brings huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for Peel Ports Group
Peel Ports Group has significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its port facilities – cutting them by almost a third since 2020 – as a result of swapping diesels for...
Opinion
Energy body calls on Government to ‘stop dithering’ over hydrogen policies
...knowing domestic demand will be there. The gas networks want to end fossil fuels and deliver hydrogen to homes instead. The gas boiler manufacturers want to convert appliances to run...
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April 2024 – latest updates from our distributor community
...great success in the future. Thank you, Jo!” Congratulations to Jo from Fuel Oil News! Firefly Green Fuels and Wizz Air win award at first ever SAF Investor Awards Firefly...
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Latest industry people moves – February 2025
...experience in the fuel industry. Shaun Galvin has started a new position as Senior Director – Sales at Watson Fuels Emily Taylor-Smith has joined Xpress Fuel as Customer Relationship Manager...
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Mobile hydrogen fleet fuelling delivered by NanoSUN & Reynolds Logistics collaboration
...Ground Fuels distribution including lower carbon fuels like LNG and more recently opportunities in energy transition to green hydrogen. NanoSUN’s CEO, Dean O’Connor, commented: “The Pioneer’s capacity to deliver multiple...
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Fast track: how bold action can accelerate the world’s multiple energy transitions
...EY report predicts that, globally, green energy will dominate electricity generation by 2038, and make up 62% of the power mix by 2050. However, the current speed of change is...
Opinion
Can fuel additives reduce emissions and tackle air pollution?
...available there is inefficient burn, causing greenhouse gases and increased particulate matter to be produced. SulNOx, amongst other things, increases the amount of oxygen available to the fuel promoting cleaner...
Opinion
Developing the skills for the fuels of tomorrow, today
...scheme, for example we are developing a Maritime Fuels module in response to a major cruise line which is moving from heavy fuel oil to liquid natural gas-powered vessels. By...
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BP Energy Outlook 2022 Edition – the outlook to 2050
With ‘Big Oil’ once again in the spotlight of scrutiny as a US investigation into the role of fossil fuels in driving the climate crisis accuses the industry of obfuscation...
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Buyer sought after liquid biofuel supplier enters administration
A purchaser is being sought for HVO provider, Green Biofuels, after the company went into administration at the start of the month. A statement on the company’s website indicates that...
Opinion
Towards a hydrogen economy: innovating for change
In June 2019, the UK became the first major economy to legally commit to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Meeting such a landmark target in just 27 years’...
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Latest people moves within the fuel distribution industry
...after more than 3 years at ExxonMobil. Greenarc Ltd Michelle Cook has moved from Certas Energy to take up the position of Sales Team Manager at Greenarc Ltd Suttons Tankers...
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Sewage to SAF pathway recognised with Innovation Award
The team at Firefly Green Fuels were delighted to see the company announced winner of the Aviation Innovation Award at the Aviation Industry Awards UK event hosted in Birmingham in...
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Unique tool to calculate carbon emissions
...has built the tool using DEFRA conversion factors and is the first one of its kind in the industry. As businesses look to achieve decarbonisation through greener fuels and new...
Opinion
Calls for investment in hydrogen
...work with authorities looking to become the first ever hydrogen bus town.” The July issue of Fuel Oil News magazine considers the role of hydrogen as an alternative fuel for...